The Book Thief Review The Other Side Of Sandpaper

What leads Liesel Meminger to be placed in foster care?

• She ran away from home

• She showed bad behavior

• Experiencing significant loss

• She won a contest

Answer explanation

Liesel Meminger is placed in foster care due to experiencing significant loss, specifically the death of her brother and the abandonment by her mother, which are pivotal moments in her childhood.

Which of the following describes Liesel?

• Lazy

• Curious

• Mean

Answer explanation

Liesel's curiosity is evident as she observes the parade and the fervor of the Nazi Party. This interest in her surroundings highlights her inquisitive nature, making 'Curious' the most fitting description.

What is Liesel developing a strong liking for? "When he reached under and pulled at the fabric, something loosened and landed with a thud."

• Animals

• Sports

• Books

• Math

Answer explanation

Liesel's strong liking for books is evident when she reacts to the title of 'The Gravedigger’s Handbook,' showing her interest in reading and literature.

What is a challenge for Liesel? "Looking back, Liesel could tell exactly what her papa was thinking when he scanned the first page of The Gravedigger’s Handbook. As he realised the difficulty of the text, he was clearly aware that such a book was hardly ideal. There were words in there that he’d have trouble with himself. Not to mention the morbidity of the subject."

• Running fast

• Drawing

• Reading

• Swimming

Answer explanation

Liesel's challenge is reading, as indicated by her papa's struggle with the difficult text of The Gravedigger’s Handbook. The mention of his awareness of the text's complexity highlights her own difficulties with reading.

Who becomes Liesel's foster father? "On the footpath, Liesel stood with her papa and Rudy. Hans Hubermann wore a face with the shades pulled down. SOME CRUNCHED NUMBERS"

• Alex Steiner

• Rudy Steiner

• Hans Hubermann

• Adolf Hitler

Answer explanation

Liesel's foster father is Hans Hubermann, as indicated in the text where she stands with him and Rudy. The mention of 'papa' refers to Hans, confirming his role as her guardian.

How would you describe Hans? "Is this yours?’ ‘Yes, Papa.’ ‘Do you want to read it?’ Again, ‘Yes, Papa.’ A tired smile. Metallic eyes, melting. ‘Well we’d better read it then.’"

• Strict

• Unkind

• Kind and patient

• Impatient

Answer explanation

Hans shows kindness and patience by engaging positively with the child, encouraging reading despite his tiredness. His smile and willingness to read indicate a nurturing attitude, contrasting with strictness or impatience.

What job does Hans Hubermann have? "In his hand, there was a thick painter’s pencil and a stack of sandpaper. ‘Let’s start from scratch.’ Liesel saw no reason to argue. In the left corner of an upturned piece of sandpaper, he drew a square of perhaps an inch and shoved a capital A inside it. In the other corner he placed a lowercase one. So far, so good."

• Baker

• Teacher

• House painter

• Soldier

Answer explanation

Hans Hubermann is a house painter, as indicated by the thick painter’s pencil and sandpaper he uses in the scene. This context suggests his profession involves painting, confirming the correct answer.

What musical instrument does Hans play? "Or at least, words and a man who taught him the accordion … ‘First things first,’ Hans Hubermann said that night. He washed the sheets and hung them up. ‘Now,’ he said upon his return. ‘Let’s get this midnight class started.’"

• Violin

• Piano

• Accordion

• Guitar

Answer explanation

Hans plays the accordion, as indicated by the text mentioning a man who taught him the accordion. This directly points to the correct answer.

How does Hans feel about the Nazi's? "Since 1933, ninety per cent of Germans showed unflinching support for Adolf Hitler. That leaves ten per cent who didn’t. Hans Hubermann belonged to the ten per cent. There was a reason for that."

• Supports it

• Quietly resists it

• Publicly supports it

• Loudly supports it

Answer explanation

Hans Hubermann is part of the ten percent of Germans who do not support the Nazis, indicating he quietly resists their regime rather than openly opposing or supporting it.

What can be said about Hans and Liesel? "‘Well promise me one thing, Liesel. If I die anytime soon, you make sure they bury me right.’ She nodded, with great sincerity. ‘No skipping Chapter Six, or Step Four in Chapter Nine.’ He laughed, as did the bed-wetter. ‘Well I’m glad that’s settled. We can get on with it now.’"

• He doesn't support her

• He is her biggest supporter

• He is mean to her

• He is never around

Answer explanation

Hans shows his support for Liesel by making her promise to honor his wishes, indicating a strong bond and trust. His light-hearted tone suggests he cares for her, making him her biggest supporter.